Canadian foreign affairs

The Canadian duo had been detained in apparent retaliation for the arrest in Vancouver of a top Chinese tech executive on a U.S. warrant. The European Union also said it was backing Canada in the detentions dispute, in which Ottawa has been caught up in the rivalry between Beijing and Washington. "We are deeply concerned by the arbitrary detention by Chinese authorities of two Canadians earlier this month and call for their immediate release," Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a statement. U.S. State Department spokesman Robert Palladino also called for the two to be freed, while European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini said through a spokesperson: "The EU supports the efforts of the Canadian government." China detained former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig and China-based business consultant Michael Spavor on December 10, following Canada's arrest of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou while she was changing planes … [Read more...] about Canada, US call for ‘immediate release’ of two Canadians held by China

The Hanoitimes - Canada has always been considered a strong partner of the Vietnam`s capital city in trade, tourism, and other areas, according to the Hanoi leader. On the basis of good cooperation between Vietnam and Canada, in recent years, Hanoi has been intensifying cooperation with the localities of Canada to exchange, learn experience and enhance the exploitation of potential and strengths of each other. Nguyen Duc Chung, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee These were highlighted by Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Duc Chung when sharing his view on Vietnam – Canada relations with reporters on the occasion of 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Remarkable figures According to Chairman Chung, particularly, economic cooperation with Canada has always been the focus of Hanoi through specific activities. On January 16, 2017, the Hanoi government in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and … [Read more...] about Hanoi and Canadian localities materialize commitments of cooperation

It came hours after a former Canadian diplomat was said to have been detained in China, intensifying a diplomatic standoff between the North American allies and Beijing. Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's chief financial officer, faces extradition to the United States, where she is wanted for allegedly violating Iran sanctions, but Beijing has expressed outrage over her detention and is holding a former Canadian diplomat in China, intensifying the row. "The risk of (Meng's) non-attendance in court can be reduced to an acceptable level by imposing the bail conditions proposed by her counsel," a judge in Vancouver said, prompting the courtroom packed with her supporters to erupt in cheers. The list of strict conditions of her release pending the outcome of the extradition case is lengthy, and includes the surrender of her passports and electronic monitoring. She was expected to be released shortly, and will be allowed to stay at a luxury home owned by her husband Liu Xiaozong in Vancouver. U.S. … [Read more...] about Beijing detains Canadian as tensions soar over exec arrest

Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland (Source: AFP/VNA) Ottawa (VNA) – Canada, as a Pacific nation, is proud to stand with Southeast Asian partners to advance peace, security and prosperity for people in the region and globally, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland has said. Canada will continue to work together to protect and promote the two sides’ shared values and interests, Freeland stated ahead of her visit to Singapore to attend the annual ASEAN-Canada Post-Ministerial Conference and the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) from August 3-4. According to a press release by the Global Affairs Canada, the minister will meet with counterparts from Asia and around the world to advance Canadian priorities and coordinate international efforts on pressing political and security issues, such as the threat posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the violence against the Rohingya in Myanmar and the defence of human rights. She is … [Read more...] about Canadian Foreign Minister affirms wish to enhance ties with ASEAN

Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland (Source: Canada Press)Ms. Chrystia Freeland made the announcement at a foreign ministerial meeting of the G7 in Toronto. The first ever meeting will be a unique opportunity to bring all women Foreign Ministers together to discuss today’s pressing global challenges and to harness the incredible expertise of this group of world leaders. The Canadian government says female Foreign Ministers from about 30 countries will be invited to the gathering, which is aimed at deepening global discussion on women's empowerment. As scheduled, the World’s female Foreign Ministers event will take place September 21st - 22nd./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Canada, EU to host world’s female Foreign Ministers